Sebastian Stan’s “compelling” drama is already being removed from Netflix after only one month

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The drama The Apprentice, featuring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump, will be taken off Netflix after only one month. It was added on November 9th and will be removed on December 17th, leaving viewers a little over a week to watch it.

The movie takes place in New York City during the 1970s and 80s, and it tells the story of a young Donald Trump as he starts his career in real estate.

This fictional drama tells the story of a young Donald Trump as he navigates the competitive and often brutal world of New York real estate, guided by the tough and powerful lawyer, Roy Cohn.

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Stan is joined by a talented cast including Jeremy Strong as Cohn, along with Martin Donovan, Maria Bakalova, Catherine McNally, Charlie Carrick, Ben Sullivan, Mark Rendall, and Joe Pingue.

The movie, which came out in October 2024, was nominated for two Academy Awards and three BAFTAs this year.

Critics generally like The Apprentice, giving it an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 249 reviews. They especially praised Stan’s portrayal of the businessman and the film’s director, Ali Abbasi.

According to Newsday, Ali Abbasi’s story about a sweet but complicated connection is captivating, though it doesn’t present a neutral point of view.

According to The Age, Sebastian Stan’s acting is remarkably convincing, particularly in close-up shots with low lighting. While the makeup helped, the publication also praised Stan’s dedication to realistically portraying the character’s habits and movements.

Okay, so The Hollywood Reporter basically said the lead actor, Stan, did a really great job. Some people might think he played the character too nicely, but they agreed he didn’t just copy the guy – he really became him, you know? It felt authentic, not just an impression.

According to The Independent, the most impactful aspect of the film The Apprentice is how it portrays Donald Trump as surprisingly ordinary. While this approach might make the film somewhat repetitive, it delivers its message clearly and effectively.

The movie didn’t receive universal praise. Screen Daily described it as “dramatically flat,” while Slant Magazine questioned whether the film fully explored the inner lives of characters who openly displayed their flaws.

The Apprentice is streaming on Netflix in the UK until 17

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2025-12-09 15:19